Electronic Manifest Rule Informational Presentation Julie Woosley Hazardous Waste Section Chief Division of Waste Management July 8, 2015

E-Manifest Rule This rule is generally adopted by reference, BUT will require amending to include new federal rules that are not currently incorporated by reference. Rulemaking is necessary to adopt the following rules: 40 CFR 262.24, 262.25, and 263.25.

E-Manifest Rule Published Feb 7, 2014. Purpose: National system of electronic hazardous waste manifests. Higher quality data Accessibility/transparency Cost savings >$75 million/year for states and industry nationally; 300,000-700,000 work hours saved.

E-Manifest Rule Electronic manifests legally equivalent to paper. Valid electronic signatures. Fee structure and schedule. Next steps: Advisory Board. System Development Procurement.

E-Manifest Rule Authorized states must adopt program revisions equivalent to and consistent with federal requirements. States must recognize validity of electronic manifests and cannot impose inconsistent requirements (formats, e-signatures, etc.) under state law. State program modification deadline: July 1, 2015 or July 1, 2016 if a state statutory change is necessary.

Questions? Julie Woosley Hazardous Waste Section Chief 919-707-8203 Julie.woosley@ncdenr.gov